Not Dr. Seuss' finest work. Seuss explains that everyone has teeth: doctors, Jack-o-laterns, lions, etc. Except clams and snails and chickens. I am noNot Dr. Seuss' finest work. Seuss explains that everyone has teeth: doctors, Jack-o-laterns, lions, etc. Except clams and snails and chickens. I am not certain why the change of pace there. Then he returns with the plea to take take care of one's teeth.

It's Dr. Seuss so it is good. But at the same time, it is not such a book one will hold up as the best.

I will say, however, it may be a good book to illustrate for our classroom door in March. Something a little different. Ray McKie is the illustrator of this one....more

I guess it is me, but this story didn't do much for me. Sure, I liked Garth Williams' illustrations. I always like his work. The story is supposed toI guess it is me, but this story didn't do much for me. Sure, I liked Garth Williams' illustrations. I always like his work. The story is supposed to be one of those gentle loving ones. Yeah, I don't care much for them. :)

Do we know what kind of animal this is? Why is it that I am supposed to be all mushy after reading this?

To each his own. If you like it, enjoy! I'll skip this one in the future....more

This is a beginning reader, and as that, this is a fine book. It is interesting, somewhat funny, and has a plot. The problem for me is that the MightyThis is a beginning reader, and as that, this is a fine book. It is interesting, somewhat funny, and has a plot. The problem for me is that the Mighty Mites cheat to win the game and Old Casey calls, "Play ball!" The official rules state the umpire calls "Play!" Yeah, minor errors, but things that bother me. The story could have been just as good without those problems....more

Another I Spy book. Fritz is a fan of these. This one, because of its size doesn't seem as good. The pictures are not large, therefore, it is more difAnother I Spy book. Fritz is a fan of these. This one, because of its size doesn't seem as good. The pictures are not large, therefore, it is more difficult to "hide" pictures in them. Because of that, finding the images is not difficult at all....more

Another entry in the "If You Give a . . ." franchise. It's the same hilarity. I use these to teach my fourth graders dependent clauses and complex senAnother entry in the "If You Give a . . ." franchise. It's the same hilarity. I use these to teach my fourth graders dependent clauses and complex sentences.

Fun stuff, but if you have read one of these, you have read them all....more

A cute enough story, I suppose. A little girl prepares for Thanksgiving (no mention of her parents, of course). Biscuit, the dog, muddies everything uA cute enough story, I suppose. A little girl prepares for Thanksgiving (no mention of her parents, of course). Biscuit, the dog, muddies everything up, but demonstrates his consideration for others.

This is nice for little ones. Gert reads this to her class yearly....more

In some ways, I actually like this more than The Missing Piece, although it isn't the same. The lesson here is that everyone can make his own life witIn some ways, I actually like this more than The Missing Piece, although it isn't the same. The lesson here is that everyone can make his own life without reliance upon needing something/one else.

We recently shared this philosophy with our daughter. I recall learning that from my future BIL a few decades ago.

Just try. And once you do, you can become whatever it is you need to be to move forward . . . on your own. ;)...more

I never quite got Curious George. I remember having this book as a youngster. I wasn't thrilled with it then, and I don't "get" it now. This is the fiI never quite got Curious George. I remember having this book as a youngster. I wasn't thrilled with it then, and I don't "get" it now. This is the first of many books. We learn that the man in the yellow hat took George from the jungle of Africa. Yeah, not good.

I'm not a fan of all the curious situations George finds himself into. At the end of this book, George goes to live at the zoo. What happened that he didn't remain there?...more

This classic Eric Carle book is the artist at his best. What a lovely book that shows the life cycle of a caterpillar to butterfly. Hungry he was. TheThis classic Eric Carle book is the artist at his best. What a lovely book that shows the life cycle of a caterpillar to butterfly. Hungry he was. The book's design is unique with the short pages, holes, and illustrations. No wonder it caught on as it did....more

There isn't much of a story here. The one puppy who is late doesn't receive consequences for being tardy. If there are no consequences, then he has noThere isn't much of a story here. The one puppy who is late doesn't receive consequences for being tardy. If there are no consequences, then he has no reason to modify his behavior. So, it seems like this book (and I think this is part of a series) cherishes laziness.

Okay, I am starting to "get" Amelia Bedelia. It is still not something I am going to clamor for, but I understand her mixed up ways a bit better withOkay, I am starting to "get" Amelia Bedelia. It is still not something I am going to clamor for, but I understand her mixed up ways a bit better with this story.

She helps out at the library and mixes everything up. But it works out in the end . . . I suspect it always does....more

A classic! Not many stories hold up in film, but this is the exception.

The book though, is still a precious read. Ol' Ted did wonders with this book.A classic! Not many stories hold up in film, but this is the exception.

The book though, is still a precious read. Ol' Ted did wonders with this book. The story of Christmas is revealed via a vile one . . . one who has entered our lexicon much as Scrooge has. Like Scrooge, the Grinch finds the gift of Christmas and atones for his actions.

A cutesy book about an imaginative little fox who explains how he will travel the world. His mother indulges the fantasy. After explaining all the danA cutesy book about an imaginative little fox who explains how he will travel the world. His mother indulges the fantasy. After explaining all the dangers of the travel, the little fox admits he would miss his mother. She said she will have dinner waiting for him once his travels are through.

A nice tale that examines three questions a boy has. Not surprisingly, he finds out he is important. Touching, but a bit forced, imo.****Another readA nice tale that examines three questions a boy has. Not surprisingly, he finds out he is important. Touching, but a bit forced, imo.****Another read of this story and I am drawn to it more and more. I even bumped up the rating a point. ;)

My students truly took to the message. It seems to me there is a Toastmasters speech in here somewhere.

Deep thinking is important and it is never too early to begin.****11 May 201114 May 2014...more